curacao Definition
- 1a small island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the NW coast of Venezuela: a possession of the Netherlands. 171 sq. mi. (443 sq. km).
- 2a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the bitter orange, usually made in Curaçao
Phrases with curacao
a blue-colored liqueur made from the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit, grown on the island of Curaçao
Example
The bartender added a splash of blue curacao to the cocktail for color.
curaçao liqueur
a sweet and aromatic liqueur made from the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit, grown on the island of Curaçao
Example
The recipe calls for a dash of curaçao liqueur to add flavor to the dish.
a type of triple sec liqueur made from the dried peel of the laraha citrus fruit, grown on the island of Curaçao
Example
The Curaçao triple sec gives the cocktail a distinct orange flavor.
Summary: curacao in Brief
The term 'curacao' [kyoor-uh-sou, -soh] refers to a small island in the southern Caribbean Sea, which is a possession of the Netherlands. It is also a type of liqueur made from the dried peel of the bitter orange, usually produced in Curaçao. The liqueur comes in different flavors, including blue curacao, curaçao liqueur, and Curaçao triple sec.
